Welcome future candidates. The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Division of Police is an organization of well-trained, dedicated and disciplined men and women who work together to make Lexington truly the "Heart of the Bluegrass". The Lexington Division of Police is a professional law enforcement agency dedicated to providing unparalleled service to the community we serve.
The law enforcement professional is a highly respected member of the community, enhancing the quality of life in their neighborhoods and shoulders the responsibilities that come with the opportunities and challenges. This is reflected in the objectives, policies and procedures, training and Accreditation of the Division of Police.
We hire the most qualified applicants, thus the testing and selection process is very competitive. We encourage applicants to review our hiring standards to determine if they are up to the challenges of serving with one of the finest law enforcement agencies in the country. Those who are successful will be rewarded with a lifetime of opportunities and memories. If you feel you possess these qualities and the intense desire to succeed and serve your community, then a career with the Lexington Division of Police is for you.
At the Lexington Division of Police, the Recruiting Coordinator along with the Training Staff is responsible for all aspects of recruiting. The recruiting section develops the Department's recruiting program in collaboration with the Human Resources staff, of the Lexington Fayette Urban County Government. The ultimate goal of our staff is to identify individuals with the greatest potential for a successful career in the Lexington Division of Police and make every effort to hire that applicant.
This section of our website is devoted to providing you with everything you need to know about becoming a police officer with the Lexington Division of Police.
How to Apply
- Make certain to review the eligibility requirements, employment procedures and testing dates.
- Fill out the Online Police Recruit Interest Form. This will register you for the posted written test dates.
- Complete and submit the LFUCG Application.
There is no lateral transfer policy into the Lexington Division of Police. There is no eligibility for waiver.
To contact the Recruiter call:
(859) 425-2325 or 1-800-755-6939
E-mail: joinlexpd@lexingtonky.gov
